The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities at IIIT-Delhi is looking to recruit tenure-
track faculty at the Assistant Professor level. Applications are invited from candidates with a
Ph.D. in Economics, working in any research area. However, we are particularly interested in
candidates from the following fields:
1. Macroeconomics
2. Financial Economics
3. Computational Economics
Eligibility
We are seeking candidates with a Ph.D. from a top Institution from around the world (post-doc
experience will be an added bonus) with strong academic training and publication record in the
relevant areas. Scholars who have the capability to independently develop and lead a program
of research and provide innovative, quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels are especially encouraged to apply.
Research, Innovation and Development Focus
IIIT-Delhi (Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi) iiitd.ac.in is an
autonomous Institute created by the Government of Delhi with a mission to become a world
class R&D led Institution in IT and interdisciplinary areas. It offers one of the most vibrant
academic environments and is an ideal place for a young researcher who wishes to work in
India in these exciting times. Please click here for details about our faculty
https://www.iiitd.ac.in/people/faculty
IIIT-Delhi emphasizes research, innovation and development to create impact through
published papers, reports, projects, and technology design. It extends significant support for
initial career aspirations via initiation research grants, funds for international conference travel,
professional society membership, and continuing collaborations with foreign partner
institutions (with options for short-term leave support). It has implemented systems of yearly
appraisal/ feedback and a tenure process to help faculty members aim high and create an
Institute whose reputation is benchmarked against international standards.
Compensation and Quality of Life
The Institute provides a compensation of over Rs.2.50 lakh/month (CTC) for a starting
Assistant Professor position and allows a faculty member to supplement it through research
grants, summer sabbaticals in R&D labs/ companies and consultancy engagements. The
campus is situated in Okhla Phase-III, New Delhi near a Metro station, with suitable
accommodation for faculty.
Application Process
Applications are processed regularly. Please send your CV along with a covering letter, a
statement of research, a statement of teaching plan, external engagement plan for exploring
Industry/ Government funding and names of three references to:
[email protected]
Please put “Application for Faculty Position in SSH(Economics)” as the subject line.
Last date for application submission is 31 January 2026 30 May 2026.
Technical Seminar
Selected candidates will be invited for a seminar on a mutually convenient date.
